| Maintenance Service Interval |
Maintenance Procedure |
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LUBRICATION CHART |
| After the first 5 hours |
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| Before each use or daily |
- Check the engine oil level.
- Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail; if it does not, contact and Authorized Service Dealer for repair.
- Check the mower blades and the engine mounting fasteners.
- Check for loose hardware.
- Check BBC tension.
- Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
- Clean the discharge tunnel.
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| Every 25 hours |
- Clean the foam pre-cleaner.
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| Every 40 hours |
- Check the condition of the belt(s).
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| Every 50 hours |
- Sharpen or
replace the blade; maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions.
- Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
- Grease the pivot arms.
- Clean under the belt cover/blade brake clutch shield.
- Check for leaks in the fuel systems and /or deteriorating fuel hose.
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| Every 100 hours |
- Change the oil filter.
- Service the wheels.
- Lubricate the gear case.
- Check the spark plugs.
- Replace if necessary. Adjust the blade brake cable.
- Clean the cooling system; remove grass clippings, debris, or dirt from the engine.
- Clean the system more frequently in dirty or high-chaff conditions.
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| Every 300 hours |
- Replace the paper air filter (May need more often in dusty conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.)
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| Yearly or before storage |
- Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before storage.
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